Survey Reveals Deadly Driving Habits

Results from a new survey conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation show some disturbing trends amongColoradodrivers. Nearly 25% of respondents admitted to reading a text, email or social media post while they were driving, while 62% admitted to using their phone to change music or entertainment. The survey also found that 40% of adult drinkers drove within 2 hours of having an alcoholic beverage. These behaviors may have contributed to the recent increase in traffic fatalities inColorado. 607 people died onColoradoroadways in 2016, an increase of 24% over the last two years. Nearly a third of the deaths that occurred were at least partially attributed to intoxicated drivers. To view the complete survey, click here.